Lazy clearance attempt by the US defender. No awareness if pressure was coming. Kicked an opponent who had gotten in

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Aug 2, 2021
4:53:13pm

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Lazy clearance attempt by the US defender. No awareness if pressure was coming. Kicked an opponent who had gotten in

front of them. Fairly soft, but likely the right call. Defender needed to do better.

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POLL: What are your thoughts on the foul / penalty kick late in the USWNT loss?

The Shazad

8/2/21 7:47am

Meh. Losers blame 1 call on an entire game.

CougieMcCougFace

8/2/21 7:49am

Yeah. Every team has their chances.

Heath Squashwell

8/2/21 7:53am

In soccer, that is often the case when the bad call is a penalty kick.

Baron

8/2/21 7:59am

yeah, this isn't like a block vs charge decision in the 3rd Q of a bball game

The Shazad

8/2/21 8:05am

Apparently you can run up to a defender controlling the ball, initiate contact

BlackBart

8/2/21 8:00am

Dive into a player that clearly had position, get a penalty kick.

Corn Pop

8/2/21 8:04am

Not a foul. Agree that non scoring threat fouls shouldn’t be awarded a PK

cougfanz

8/2/21 8:08am

yeah, I should have included that as an option - why can't the rule just be....

The Shazad

8/2/21 8:15am

Lazy clearance attempt by the US defender. No awareness if pressure was coming. Kicked an opponent who had gotten in

Spiff

8/2/21 4:53pm

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